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Equine Facilities Development Code

After years of work, the county adopted clear, scaled rules for small, medium and large equine businesses, replacing the old commercial stables category. A local business owner who spent 1,114 days and $18,000 getting licensed under the old code urged passage.

5 mentionsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026

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Common Open Space Development Code Amendment

The county updated its rules to make sure developers only have to meet site-specific open space findings when those natural features actually exist on their property. This prevents good projects from being blocked while keeping protections for steep slopes and trees.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 2, 2026